Jenny and the Mexicats to bring multicultural sounds to Fiesta de la Flor 2018

KSAB Radio host and program director Dan Pena talked to the Caller-Times on how the Selena Music Marathon for Fiesta de la Flor started in 2015 and his relationship with the Queen of Tejano before her sudden passing.
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The guitarist said although they want the song they chose to be a surprise for fans, he believes it will be a hit this weekend with the crowd.

Jenny and the Mexicats is one of the most unique bands to perfrom this year at the two-day festival celebrating the life and legacy of Selena.

Jenny and the Mexicats(Photo: Contributed)

And members of the band are long-time Selena Quintanilla-Perez fans, Pantera said.

The multiculratural band is formed by Jenny Ball, David Gonzalez Bernardos, Icho and Pantera.

Their music features Flamenco, Reggae, Rock, and Cumbia sounds.

"A few of us are Mexicans, and some are Spanish, Jenny is British, but we're all familiar with her music and we're so honored to be able to perform her songs and being able to add some of our own sounds to it," the guitarist said. "Throughout our career, we've been able to perform with musicians we look up to, and this will be part of that experience. It's such an honor."

Although they've been touring and have gained popularity in Latin America and Europe for the past 10 years, they grabbed the attention of American audiences after they filmed a Tiny Desk concert session earlier this month at the NPR Headquarters in Washington D.C.

Their performance at Fiesta de la Flor Saturday night is part of the band's 10th-anniversary tour across the United States.

"This is the longest time we've spent in the US and we're excited," Pantera said. "We have shows all over, back to back. We're excited to share our music with the fans."

"We want everyone to be able to forget their troubles this weekend," Pantera said. "We our music we hope fans can enjoy themselves and have a good time. For that hour, clear your mind of anything bothering you, dance and enjoy."